Rodrigues

Simon finishes a successful snorkelling excursion at Anse Cotton. This is the type locality of the endemic Haliotis rugosa rodriguensis.

A view of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean from Montagne Cabris.

A cove near Trou d'Argent, on the eastern shore of the island. If you want to find secluded tropical beaches, Rodrigues Island may be a place to try.

A typical copse of Rodrigues screwpine (Pandanus heterocarpus), near Montagne Cabris. Family Pandanaceae. The snail Tropidophora articulata lives deep in the shaded leaf litter.

The fruit of the Rodrigues screwpine (Pandanus heterocarpus), one of the few endemic plants that is still common on the island. Photographed near Montagne Cabris.

Golden orb-weaver (Nephila ardentipes), near Baie du Nord. Family Araneidae.